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Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.

Senior Project Manager

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc., Orlando, Florida, us, 32885


Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:100% employee-owned ENR (Engineering News Record)Top 500 firmA top five System Integrator GiantWe have a Senior Project Manager opportunity in our Baldwin, FL location. Wunderlich Malec is in the process of opening a new 60,000 sqft manufacturing facility in Baldwin, FL (a suburb of Jacksonville, FL). This facility will primarily focus on manufacturing and fabrication of electrical control panels and modular buildings for the electric utility and industrial electrical markets as an extension of our successful Winslow, ME facility, in operation since 2004.We are looking for a leader for this strategic position with strong project management, customer service, and business skills to help start, grow, and manage this new business unit to achieve technical excellence, revenue, profitability, and strategic targets. This role provides Project Management, Account Management, and Technical Expertise for various-sized projects.Project Management Responsibilities

Responsible for project execution, task identification, prioritization and scheduling, financial tracking and management to budget, risk management including early problem identification and conflict resolution, procurement, subcontracts, supporting engineers, communications and meeting leadership, account/client management. Work will include project(s) ranging in size up to $10M. This position is responsible for ensuring overall project profitability.Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of WM responsibilities on assigned projects.Develops and maintains standard communication and technical documentation for project implementation (RFIs, Transmittals, Submittals, Change Requests, Project Plans, Status Updates, etc.).Responsible for all project invoicing to the customer.Develops and maintains project schedules per WM and customer requirements; proficient with Microsoft Project/critical path and float analysis/resource leveling.Evaluates and reports progress on project(s) and details changes.Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements for assigned projects.Responsible for the development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope.Negotiates change orders to comply with customer and contract requirements.Develops and implements a cash flow plan for the project including A/R collections.Provides timely financial forecasts on costs, budgets, C/O’s, and schedule.Serves as WM’s primary interface with the customer during the implementation phase of assigned projects.Identify sales opportunities, confidence to suggest scope changes with justifications, ability to network across targeted industries; Provides input to proposals and technical support to closing new business.Works with Business Unit Manager continuously to ensure we have all required shop resources (labor, space, tools, etc.) for scheduled work ahead of time.Business Responsibilities

Supports development and execution of the short to long-term strategic plan, including the income goals of the Business Unit.Responsible for periodic business reporting and support relevant business meetings.Support Business Unit recruitment and hiring per strategic staffing plan.Evaluate the project needs and competency of business unit staff to achieve optimum resource pool.Support business unit staff with their career development planning and growth.Support the Business Unit Manager and Business Development team on business development activities.Manage key accounts/customers including contract and rate negotiations, client-specific staffing, business development, and strategic planning.Ability to effectively develop and manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality for projects of varying size and complexity, including customer and business unit reporting of scope, schedule, and earned value.Development of project budget, execution plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, and proposals.Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related discipline (BSEE preferred).PMP certification preferred.Preferred Skills/Requirements

Proven ability to supervise, motivate, mentor, and optimize in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.Goal-oriented and focused.Strong drive, energy, enthusiasm, and proactive style.Entrepreneurial and/or business background.Experience managing technical projects of various sizes.Experience in business development.Strong leadership and client relations skills.Excellent communication (written and oral) & interpersonal skills.Proven ability with problem-solving and decision-making.Personal credibility to quickly establish successful relationships within the team and with customers.Strong budget management and financial reporting skills.Ability to travel 10%.Experience

A minimum of 8 years of project management-related experience in the electrical power, manufacturing, or construction industry. Strong leadership and client relation skills are required.Standard office environment: frequent use of personal computer, copy machines, and other office equipment.*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

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